3 Results of Using Geriatric Simulation Scenarios with Undergrad Students
Empathy and sensitivity are essential skills for anyone working with older adults. Research shows that understanding the personal experiences of patients not only improves communication, but positively affects patient-care outcomes. Allen College Assistant Professor Steven Bowen, OTD, OTR/L, CAPS, experienced this firsthand during his years as an occupational therapist. He worked primarily with the geriatric […]
5 Creative Uses for Hands-On Learning Aids in the FCS Classroom
It’s always fun to reflect on a school year and all of the great moments that have happened. We are in awe of teachers and the creative ways they find to incorporate hands-on learning and real-life experiences for their students to gain invaluable lessons. 5. Proving that Human Growth and Development class can encompass all […]
10 Cool Tools CTE Educators Use to Engage Today’s Students
At Realityworks, we develop products that enable CTE educators to do exactly that: give students hands-on learning opportunities that are relevant, authentic and highly engaging while teaching important career skills. We spoke with our customers to create a list of our 10 most popular training tools for Health Science, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture and Welding classrooms.
How 3 Amazing Schools Are Preparing High School Kids for Health Science Careers
Note: This article was originally published by We Are Teachers on July 9, 2018. The entire article can be found here. Health science careers make up more than half of the top 20 fastest-growing occupations nationwide. Projections show that the United States will need 5.6 million more healthcare workers by 2020. It’s no wonder that more […]
Customer Spotlight: Dove Healthcare Nursing Program
Less than five minutes into my first conversation with Bobby Scanlon, Dove Healthcare Nursing Program Nurse Educator, it was clear to me that she is in the right profession. Dove Healthcare is a long-term care facility in western Wisconsin, where Scanlon has spent over two decades teaching geriatrics and elder care to CNA and nursing […]
It’s All About Experience: 5 Tips for Engaging Today’s Students in Elder Care from a Seasoned Nursing Educator
by Emily Kuhn, Communications Specialist for Realityworks, Inc. Note: This article was originally published by the National Consortium for Health Science Education in their Spring newsletter. The entire article can be found here. It’s been 25 years since Bobby Scanlon began teaching geriatrics, and to say that a lot has changed is an understatement. Twenty-first century learning […]
Top 5 Ways to Interact with Realityworks at CareerTech VISION 2017
5. Check out our Presentations 4. Find out what it feels like to age 3. See how fast you can put together our Cow Model! 2. Try your hand at virtual welding 1. Learn all about the new products we have in store for 2018! We’re going to be launching new Agriculture and Health Science […]
Empathy in Geriatric Patient Care
Careers in geriatrics and gerontology are on the rise: 4 of the top 6 occupations with most projected job growth through 2024 deal with geriatric care Health occupations and social assistance industries are expected to have the fastest employment growth and add the most jobs through 2024 5 million job openings will be available in […]
Teacher Tip: Boost Skill Development With Nursing Students
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV Ashe County High School Nursing Instructor Phyllis Ashley knows how important it is for her students to understand geriatric health concerns and be empathetic toward the elderly. The National Institute on Aging reports an unprecedented growth rate of the world’s older […]